Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on Scripture, “Why do you think that the scripture does not include the New Testament?” If I may venture an answer to the question that may help clarify one’s question: The term Scriptures refers primarily to the Old Testaments. One must remember the early Christians only had the Old Testament and … Read More “Thank you for the question on Scripture, “Why do you think that the scripture does not include the New Testament?”” »
Thank you for the question on government, “Romans 13 has implied that we should obey the government as long as its authority is lawful, but we should never obey the unlawful authority of corrupt government. Although implicit, it doesn’t need to be spelled out. Do you agree or disagree?” As a general principle, I would disagree … Read More “Thank you for the question on government, “Romans 13 has implied that we should obey the government as long as its authority is lawful, but we should never obey the unlawful authority of corrupt government. Although implicit, it doesn’t need to be spelled out. Do you agree or disagree?”” »
Thank you for the question on Evolution and the Bible, “Does evolution disprove the Bible, it says after the earth was created Adam and Eve was the first person. But then again evolution was proved to be true, does it disprove the Bible? There isn’t any way to explain this better, so I hope you understand.“ … Read More “Does evolution disprove the Bible, it says after the earth was created Adam and Eve was the first person. But then again evolution was proved to be true, does it disprove the Bible? There isn’t any way to explain this better, so I hope you understand.” »
Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?” I believe the Book of Job is true. Here are my reasons why I believe so: A. Natural calamities and maundering bands of men were common in the Old Testament. The loss of … Read More “Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?”” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Acts 13:48, “Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?” In looking at the previous content and the context, the meaning of the word, appointed, may imply predestination. The text says this, “On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45 When the Jews saw … Read More “Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?” »
Thank you for the question on faith and the Bible, “If you wanted more people to believe in God which passage in the Bible would you rewrite?” I would not rewrite any portion of the Bible at all. Here are some thoughts why I wouldn’t rewrite any portion of the Bible for one’s consideration: A. Re-writing … Read More “If you wanted more people to believe in God which passage in the Bible would you rewrite?” »
Thank you for the question on the truthfulness of the Scriptures, “If people believe the Bible is the truth and “the word of God”, but one statement of the Bible is proven wrong, does the Bible then become suspicious of all accounts? The comparison of what is “truth” is dependent on what standard a person uses … Read More “If people believe the Bible is the truth and “the word of God”, but one statement of the Bible is proven wrong, does the Bible then become suspicious of all accounts?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Psalm 59:14, “Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?” (NIV). For the Jewish people, sunset was considered … Read More ““Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?”” »
Thank you for the question on the brass serpent, “Why did God choose a brass serpent that was raised on a pole for the Israelites to look upon for their healing when it could have been a lamb or a dove? Book of Numbers Chapter 21 verse 8,9.” The context of Numbers 21:8–9 may provide some … Read More “Why did God choose a brass serpent that was raised on a pole for the Israelites to look upon for their healing when it could have been a lamb or a dove? Book of Numbers Chapter 21 verse 8,9.” »
Thank you for the question on God’s selection of fallible individuals, “Why did God used people like Samson: a promiscuous person, Jael: an inhospitable fellow and Ehud: an assassinator?” As one reads the Biblical text more carefully, it is the choice of the Samson, Jael, and even Ehud to act in an ungodly manner. One must … Read More “Why did God used people like Samson: a promiscuous person, Jael: an inhospitable fellow and Ehud: an assassinator?” »